I'm an Intuitive Empath (A "Sensitive"if you will) a gift that has proven an asset in my work in law enforcement. When I came in here the other day, the atmosphere felt quite like a cannon blast. Not a very comfortable thing or situation in which to deal with or to come into. After reading posts and comments, the situation became quite clear.
There is always one side, the other side and the truth is always somewhere in the middle. Name calling and finger pointing does not show a warm and welcoming atmosphere to the new members. New members who now may not feel comfortable in posting their work.
I come here to read the latest works of friends and to make new ones.I have always found it to be a much welcome respite from the dreariness I encounter at work.
I'd be more than happy to listen to each side privately through the mailbox here. :)
I am aware that words were said and feelings were hurt and apologies have been made. That is the start of a simple thing called "forgiveness". :) May you go forth and bear remembering that tomorrow is the start of something new. :)
I love and honor each one of you for your gifts,your friendship and your writing talent. You are so blessed. :)
CloudySkyMoreno Valley, California USAMay 22, 2012
Very nice thoughts. Hope it gets back to how it was, but seems the negative comments keep getting posted instead of keeping them in private emails. I am not taking sides and have kept very quiet, but I am considering leaving the site. This WAS a calm and friendly site, but it is no longer encouraging and the good poetry is being missed. I truly hope that people can put all in the past and quit commenting negatively out in the open. It brings us all down. Sometimes reading between the lines is only adding things that were never meant or insinuated. PLEASE nobody take this as taking sides, just making a comment in general.
paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandMay 23, 2012
Lovely,kind peaceful thoughts ROS,Every small effort to bring about peace helps,we are not gods just ordinary humans who do not like strife but would like a quiet, amiable atmosphere,we come here maybe to pour out our feelings to vent to get rid of our load and we do not expect to receive insinuations or anything else.like you Mary I come here to read the poems of others sometimes to comfort.Thank you dear for joining hands to see that peace is restored.May we find PC once againg an haven to relax in. to you, of Peace.
AhyraAdelaide, South Australia AustraliaMay 23, 2012
Thank you! I just wrote the word my heart was speaking. :)
paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandMay 23, 2012
I am a very down-to-earth soul Mary and speak from my heart.It just happens to be poor,old me with a heart like putty,( hope you understand what I mean)Thank you dear,god bless and keep your loving man safe and sound.
OndosSydney, New South Wales AustraliaMay 23, 2012
ROS You are the blessed one. The truth of what was intended is only known by those who posted and each will most likely defend their position. The truth is not realy important. What is important is the progressive outcome which indicates a caring community here on PC regardless of which position one takes.
Controversy is not entirely negative. Controversy reveals characteristics of individuals and groups by the position each takes in a dispute and the means used to debate, accuse and resolve.
I find, in controversy, even if a resolution is reached by means of apologies, some level of resentment remains with the individuals who cannot appreciate that we are all unique and our perception of the truth varies. Some move on, other continue to allow the weight of baggage to accumulate on their shoulders forever.
That's really sweet ROS... I hope people realize just how amazing and unique we all are to be here in the first place...and jusst be grateful for such company in an otherwise pretty crummy world...so I want to keep your peaceful gestures you offer here current...thank you very much....for such a sweet message..I know you mean it....
You are a lovely lady ROS and I love you for it. What you say here is very true, however, I'm a little drunk right now as I've just been plied with a Long Island Ice Tea! but as I was just going to shut down the pc for the night I saw this so I just wanted to let you know that I hear you and will return to this tomorrow.
If I posted this twice, I apologize beforehand. It's been a long day and a longer night. Se safe, be happy, be well. Keep positive and remember- this too shall pass. Please know that each one of you is loved for your own unique take and gifts.
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May peace follow you wherever you may go.
Thank you! I just wrote the word my heart was speaking. :)
You are the blessed one.
The truth of what was intended is only known by those who posted and each will most likely defend their position. The truth is not realy important. What is important is the progressive outcome which indicates a caring community here on PC regardless of which position one takes.
Controversy is not entirely negative. Controversy reveals characteristics of individuals and groups by the position each takes in a dispute and the means used to debate, accuse and resolve.
I find, in controversy, even if a resolution is reached by means of apologies, some level of resentment remains with the individuals who cannot appreciate that we are all unique and our perception of the truth varies. Some move on, other continue to allow the weight of baggage to accumulate on their shoulders forever.
Thank you for your concern
Rob
If I posted this twice, I apologize beforehand. It's been a long day and a longer night. Se safe, be happy, be well. Keep positive and remember- this too shall pass. Please know that each one of you is loved for your own unique take and gifts.
I believe that brevity always speaks truthfully. "Talk low, Talk slow, and don't say too much".